American Bouvier Rescue League

Our Mission

The mission of the American Bouvier Rescue League, the rescue arm of the American Bouvier des Flandres Club, is to coordinate breed clubs, breeders and fanciers into a rescue network to assist in the rescue of purebred Bouvier des Flandres. An all-volunteer organization, the ABRL provides ongoing information and support to interested clubs, breeders and fanciers to ensure the humane and effective rescue of any Bouvier in need. The ABRL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, funded by the Ralph Goldman Rescue Fund, which was created solely for the welfare and protection of the Bouvier through the American Bouvier des Flandres Club.

We are here to protect and serve our breed. We are dedicated to finding responsible and loving homes for misplaced, neglected and unwanted Bouviers. Our goal is to educate the public, breeders and fanciers on responsible dog ownership. This includes spaying and neutering of pets, behavioral guidelines to ensure problem behaviors are dealt with before the dog is abandoned, and informing prospective Bouvier owners of the special qualities, characteristics and requirements of our breed before they acquire a Bouvier. With proper education of future Bouvier owners, we hope to eventually eliminate the purebred Bouvier from any and all rescue programs.

Adopting a friend

Our Pet List   If you are interested in adopting one of the Bouviers featured on our page, or in being considered as an adoptee for a future rescue, please visit our site, ABRL.org to learn about the adoption process and application   Click here to find a Regional Coordinator to help you in your search

"Rescue Roundup" - The Newsletter of the ABRL

The Rescue Roundup is a quarterly publication of the American Bouvier Rescue League. Yearly subscriptions are available for a minimum $10 tax-free donation to the ABRL. They can be obtained by completing a donation form and sending the form and a check for the donation amount to:
Deborah Abeles
PO Box 689
Cheshire, MA 01225
Phone: (413) 743-4084

2010 Bouvier Friends Calendar

Now available - the beautiful 2010 calendar. Please click here to view and order one - or several to share with your friends! All proceeds benefit American Bouvier Rescue League.

Bouvier Rescue Stories Book!

A wonderful collection of rescue stories now available in book form - "Tales From The Heart". Please click here to peek inside and order one - or several to share with your friends! All proceeds from the sale of this book benefit American Bouvier Rescue League.

Bouvier Information and Links

Join Us! Volunteer

We fostered some very wonderful Bouvs, ranging from puppies to senior dogs. All of our volunteer foster people will always remember the special friends, both dogs and adopters they have come to know. While it is sad that there is a need for this kind of work we are happy to be of assistance.

If you would like to volunteer please feel free to contact us and we will be glad to suggest ways you can help with our program. If you are not from the PA/NJ region we can put you in contact with a Regional Coordinator in your area.
American Bouvier Rescue League
Phone: (518) 355-9213
Email: nycoord@abrl.org
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter


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